Cavius 2104-001 User Manual

PLEASE READ THIS USER GUIDE CAREFULLY

PHOTOELECTRIC SMOKE ALARM DEVICE

Model Number: 2104-001

Developed by CAVIUS™

The smoke alarm is designed for private homes, camping trailers,
mobile homes and caravans. It is not recommended for boats.

PLEASE READ THE USER GUIDE

CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLATION

AND RETAIN FOR FUTURE USE.

CONTENTS

Technical information _______________________________________________________ 1

1. How to set up and connect alarms ___________________________________________ 5

2. The best areas to install the smoke alarm _____________________________________ 10

3. Areas where NOT to install the smoke alarm ___________________________________ 12

4. Placement _____________________________________________________________ 13

5. Installing the smoke alarm_________________________________________________ 15

6. Testfunction ____________________________________________________________ 18

7. Normal mode ___________________________________________________________ 20

8. Alarm mode ____________________________________________________________ 21

9. Pause/Hush function _____________________________________________________ 2 2

10. Add extra device ________________________________________________________ 2 4

11. Low battery signal _______________________________________________________ 25

12. Battery replacement _____________________________________________________ 26

13. Trouble shooting ________________________________________________________ 2 7

14. Other information _______________________________________________________ 2 8

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

The maximum number of alarms that can be interconnected within a house group
are 32.

Please note: These must be alarms from the Cavius™.

The distance between interconnected alarms depends on the house layout and
they should always be tested after installation. It is not advised to get more
than 10m distance between two alarms.

Diameter: 65mm
Height: 44mm

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The alarm is powered by a replaceable 3v CR123A lithium battery. Please note
that correct operation of the smoke alarm device is ensured by use of one of the
following batteries: DURACELL, PANASONIC or HUIDERUI.

Interconnected by RF: 926.365 MHz
Complies to standards: AS3786:2014/AC:2008/RCM

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CHAMBER

FILTER

TEST BUTTON

MOUNTING

BASE

RED LED

DO NOT

REMOVE THE

PRODUCT LABEL

ISOLATION

STRIP

1. HOW TO SET UP AND CONNECT ALARMS:

Start by pulling out the battery isolation
strip as shown.

Please note: The product label must not be removed as it contains important information
regarding the product.

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All alarms that need to be connected in the house should be put into
‘Link Mode’ by sliding the switch on the back of the alarm to the ‘Link
Mode’ position.

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LINK MODE

NORMAL MODE

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The red LED will light up to indicate that ‘Link Mode’ has been selected.

Please note that when the alarms are placed in ‘Link Mode’ they can’t be
inserted into the mounting base.
Do not take out the battery during ‘Link Mode’ as this will interrupt the

link process.

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Press the button at the top of one alarm only. This alarm will become
the Master and will start sending out a specific house code to the
other alarms. The red LED will flash.

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As the other alarms receive the specific house code, they will also flash
the LED light.

When all alarms flash the red LED, they are connected and can be
switched out of ‘Link Mode’ and installed.

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2. THE BEST AREAS TO INSTALL THE SMOKE ALARM:

• Install an alarm between possible fire sources and
bedrooms as a minimum

• Install alarms on each floor of the house, in hallways and stairways

• Alarms in each room such as bedrooms and living rooms.

Additional alarms increase the security.

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Smoke Heat

3. AREAS WHERE NOT TO INSTALL SMOKE ALARMS:

• In dusty rooms

• At the top of a high pointed ceiling, in corners of a room, and within

50cm of where a ceiling and wall join.

• In rooms where the temperature goes outside +4

o

C to 38oC or above

90% relative humidity not condensing.

• In kitchens, garages, laundries, or too close to fireplaces; areas where

either dampness, gases or heat could occur. Place the alarm where
it is reachable in order to test the battery and for maintenance.

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4. PLACEMENT:

The smoke alarm is designed to be installed on a ceiling.

Ceiling installation:

The smoke alarm should be a minimum of 50cm from the wall.

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Minimum 50cm

from wall

Wall

Ceiling

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Minimum 50cm

from peak.

Ceiling

For catheral or peak ceiling or wall installation:

The smoke alarm should be a minimum of 30 cm and maximum of 50cm from
the ceiling.

With a minimum of one smoke alarm per floor
and a maximum distance between smoke alarms of 10 meters.

Minimum 30cm and
maximum 50cm
from ceiling

Wall

Ceiling

5. INSTALLING THE SMOKE ALARM:

Detach the alarm from the mounting base by twisting
counter clockwise.

Use the mounting base ring to mark
the screw holes on the ceiling or
the wall.

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MARK UP

SCREW HOLES

WITH A PEN

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USE THE

ENCLOSED

SCREWS AND

PLUGS

Once the mounting base is installed, attach the alarm by twisting
clockwise until it clicks. If the battery is either missing or inserted
incorrectly, or the switch is in ‘Link Mode’, the smoke alarm will not
be able to click into the mounting base.

CLICK THE SMOKE ALARM

FIRMLY INTO THE BASE

TO LOCK

6. TEST FUNCTION:

After installation, and at least once per quarter, test all of your alarms to
ensure they are operating correctly and are within range of each other.

It is recommended to check visually every week if the LED flashes
correctly (every 48sec.)

Press the test button on any alarm for at least 6.5 seconds (count 2 sets of 3 sound
sweeps). This will send out a test signal from the alarm; all other connected alarms
should receive the signal within a short time. The alarms will emit a short beep and

the LED will ash every 8 seconds for 2 minutes.

NOTE: Test signal will send a reduced RF signal in order to make sure it
will work in normal condition.

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When the test signal is sent out, the alarms will respond in two ways:

1. A single beep every 8 seconds indicates that the alarms are connected

and functioning.

2. Three short beeps every 8 seconds indicates a smoke sensor fault.

The alarm should be cleaned by running the vacuum (on a low setting)
around the smoke alarm chamber and tested again.

Once the alarms have indicated they are interconnected; the beeps can be
stopped on each alarm with a short press of the test button.

TIP: It is safe to cover the sound output hole with your finger during the
testing to minimise the sound level emitted.

If any problems occur during testing, visit www.cavius.co.nz or
www.cavius.com.au for further trouble shooting.

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7. NORMAL MODE:

In normal mode the LED will flash every 48 seconds to show correct
operation.

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8. ALARM MODE:

When a concentration of smoke is detected, the smoke alarm will go into
‘Alarm Mode’. It will sound the alarm signal and the LED will flash.

The smoke alarm will also transmit the alarm signal to the other
connected alarms, which will also sound the alarm signal after a short
delay.

Please note that only the originating alarm’s LED will flash, so it can
be identified.

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9. PAUSE/HUSH FUNCTION:

If the smoke alarms are to set into a false alarm by cooking, fireplace,
etc. they can be paused for 10 minutes by pressing the test button on
the originating smoke alarm only (indicated by the flashing LED).

The reason of this is that it is necessary to locate the source of the alarm before
using the hush function. This is to make sure that it is not a life threatening
situation.

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HEAT ALARM

SMOKE ALARM SMOKE ALARM

10. ADD EXTRA DEVICE:

All CAVIUS™ interconnected alarms within the

can be added to the system as they run on the
same frequency and use the same data protocol.This means that the
wireless system can consist of a combination of smoke & heat alarms.

Place all alarms into ‘Link Mode’ and repeat section 1.

Always test connection to all devices by repeating test function section 6
after adding devices.

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11. LOW BATTERY SIGNAL:

Your product has a 5 year battery life.

When the battery is starting its end of life, a short beep will sound out
every 48 seconds for 30 days.

The alarm effected by the low battery will only beep, no other connected
alarms will sound.

It is safe to change batteries in the alarms without going through the
link process again – they will not forget the codes during the battery
change process.

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12. BATTERY REPLACEMENT:

To replace the battery, detach the smoke alarm from the mounting base
by twisting counterclockwise.

Replace the battery respecting the polarities. Attach the alarm in the
mounting base by twisting clockwise until it clicks, and test the alarm.

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13. TROUBLE SHOOTING:

• If you are experiencing false alarms when no smoke is present, there
could be dust particles or bugs inside the smoke chamber.
To alleviate the issue; run the vacuum around the chamber with the
brush attachment.

• High humidity areas can also cause false alarms, try to install smoke
alarms outside of these areas. If the smoke alarm does not work when
the test button is pushed, the probable cause is a faulty battery.

Check if the battery is worn out and replace it.

Always test the alarm after replacement of battery.

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14. OTHER INFORMATION:

Do not paint the alarm.

Disposal: For battery and product, please dispose properly at the end of
life. This is electronic waste which should be recycled.

Please note local regulations about information to your insurance company
regarding installed smoke alarms.

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Alarm condition aural signal pattern according to ISO 8201.

Manufactured by:
Aps

Julsøvej 16 - DK8600 Silkeborg. www.cavius.com - [email protected]
Manufactured in P.R.C.

Distributor information:

CAVIUS Nano Ltd. 2G Ashley Place, Papamoa, Bay Of Plenty 3118.
P.O Box 11241, Palm Beach Plaza, Papamoa, Bay Of Plenty 3151, New Zealand.

www.cavius.co.nz - Hotline: [phone] or 07 542 2191

REP ELEC.
Locked Bag 45, Plumpton, NSW 2761, Australia.

www.cavius.com.au - PH: 1300 555 586

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WARRANTY:

Your CAVIUS™ smoke alarm has a 5 year warranty from the date of purchase
against defect in material and workmanship. Faulty units during this period can
be returned to the place of purchase. You must provide the proof of purchase date
and such defects will be repaired, or replaced at the distributors option, without
charge. This Warranty only covers defects in materials or workmanship in normal
residential use and does not cover damage resulting from negligent handling,
misuse or lack of reasonable care. This warranty is in lieu of any other warranty
either expressed or implied.

126611 rev1

AS 3786:2014

Model Number 2104-001